tag:,2017:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2017-06-22T14:30:00Ztag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=444316Mike Soundershttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Mike+SoundersTetsuya Nomura is a character designer for Xenoblade Chronicles 22017-06-22T14:30:00Z2017-06-22T14:30:00Z<p>On Tuesday, the Twitter account for <em>Xenoblade Chronicles 2</em> revealed that Tetsuya Nomura, know for his work on the <em>Final Fantasy</em> and <em>Kingdom Hearts</em> franchises, would be a guest character designer for the game.</p>
<p>The account went into further detail about how the character design was being handled. Masatsugu Saito, who did the redesign of Celica for the&nbsp;<em>Fire Emblem Awakening</em>&nbsp;DLC, would be handling the character designs for the majority of the games cast, including main characters Rex and Pyra. Nomura on the other hand will be handling the designs for Torna, an organization found in the game. Two characters he's responsible for have been shown, but no names or further details were given.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/tetsuya-nomura-is-a-character-designer-for-xenoblade-chronicles-2-444316.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=433281Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterXenoblade Chronicles 2 reconfirmed for this year by Nintendo2017-04-27T09:00:00Z2017-04-27T09:00:00Z<p>A few months back we got wind that <em>Xenoblade Chronicles 2</em>&nbsp;exists, and that it's coming by the end of this year! Though I wouldn't get too hyped up as we barely have any screens and under two minutes of gameplay to work with, leaving folks confused as to how far along in development Monolith Soft really is.</p>
<p>However, Nintendo sought to assuage its fans and investors this week with its earnings release, noting that <em>Xenoblade Chronicles 2</em>&nbsp;is still on track, and will still launch this year on the Switch. It's entirely possible that Nintendo will make up for lost time at E3 with an explosive trailer and overview of some sort, but for now it's a wait and see game.</p>
<p>That, or they'll apologize profusely for a delay while they <strong>deny</strong>&nbsp;said delay up until the last minute. It's the Nintendo way.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2017/170427_6e.pdf">Earnings Release</a> [Nintendo]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=431940CJ Andriessenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/CJ+AndriessenThe Destructoid Community's top 10 Wii U games2017-04-19T16:00:00Z2017-04-19T16:00:00Z<p><span>Last week, to close the book on the Nintendo Wii U, I brought you the top 10 games for the system as voted on by members of the Destructoid staff (which you can read <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-s-top-10-wii-u-games-part-1--430096.phtml">here</a>, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-s-top-10-wii-u-games-part-2--430097.phtml">here</a> and <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-s-top-10-wii-u-games-part-3--430098.phtml">here</a>). <em>Bayonetta 2</em> ranked as number one in a close vote, but as you relentlessly pointed out in the comments section, several great games were missing from our list. That&rsquo;s what happens when you shrink down a library with as many quality titles as there are for the Wii U to just 10. </span></p>
<p><span>So after you saw our list, I opened the vote up to you and gave the Destructoid Community three and a half days to vote for their favorite Wii U games. Hundreds voted, and more than 100 titles were named of which only six or seven were joke entries. Now, the votes have been tallied and <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">over the next 10 days, I will tell you which titles were selected</span> you can see which games made the grade below.</span></p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/the-destructoid-community-s-top-10-wii-u-games-431940.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=419840CJ Andriessenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/CJ+Andriessen8-4 won't be handling Xenoblade Chronicles 2's localization2017-02-20T14:00:00Z2017-02-20T14:00:00Z<p>It's a bit weird for me that we're getting a new <em>Xenoblade Chronicles</em> game in the first year of the Nintendo Switch. Barring any unforeseen delays, we'll be returning to this wonderfully expansive sci-fi world once more before the end of 2017. I thoroughly enjoyed the original game on the Wii and was fascinated by <em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>, but I know with the latter game there was a lot of frustration with the localization.</p>
<p>If you were one of the people who didn't care for <i>X</i>'s translation in the west, know the team behind that job, 8-4, won't be doing it for <em>Xenoblade Chronicles 2</em>. On <a target="_blank" href="https://www.siliconera.com/2017/02/20/xenoblade-chronicles-2s-localization-will-not-handled-8-4/">Twitter</a>, company co-founder John Ricciardi told a fan who was hoping 8-4 would be localizing the game that his company is "busy on other stuff."</p>
<p>There is currently no word on who will be doing the localization this time around.</p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=411708Zack Furnisshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Zack+FurnissXenoblade Chronicles 2 is coming to the Switch2017-01-12T22:43:00Z2017-01-12T22:43:00Z<p>Monolith Soft is bringing the next installment in the <em>Xenoblade </em>series to the Nintendo Switch. There's no release date yet other than "2017," but it sure looks purdy, and I always love a JRPG on a new console.</p>
<p>Oh, and Yasunori Mitsuda is behind the music, so get ready to feel alternatively rockin' and sad in your heart.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-2-is-coming-to-the-switch-411708.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=358074Kyle MacGregor Burlesonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregor+BurlesonXenoblade hits Wii U Virtual Console today2016-04-28T06:00:00Z2016-04-28T06:00:00Z<p><i><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-xenoblade-chronicles-225166.phtml" target="_blank">Xenoblade Chronicles</a></i> is launching on the Wii U Virtual Console in North America today.</p>
<p>The role-playing game, which completed a world tour in 2012 after its Japanese debut in 2010, will cost just $20 on the eShop -- which is a hell of a lot less than you'll find it almost anywhere else.</p>
<p>In comparison, the highwaymen at&nbsp;GameStop&nbsp;are charging&nbsp;$65 for second-hand copies, while the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-3d-is-a-bare-bones-port-of-a-fantastic-game-289388.phtml" target="_blank">portable version</a>, one of the few New Nintendo 3DS exclusives, is still going for around $40.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/xenoblade-chronicles-wii-u#game-details">Xenoblade Chronicles</a>&nbsp;[Nintendo]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=340907CJ Andriessenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/CJ+AndriessenReview in Progress: Project X Zone 22016-02-12T11:00:00Z2016-02-12T11:00:00Z<p>I just popped an Advil because I'm dealing with some annoying pain right now. It's a pain that starts to sting right in the inside of my elbow as I try to stretch my arm out. I'm not unfamiliar with this pain, in fact we're old friends. We go back to 2001 when I powered through <em>Golden Sun </em>in a single car ride, back to 2005 when I explored the miniature world of <em>The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap</em>, and back to 2010 when I just had to unlock the next character class in <em>Dragon Quest IX:&nbsp;Sentinels of the Starry Sky.</em></p>
<p>This is the pain that comes when you are so engrossed with a handheld video game you just can't put the system down, keeping your arm in place until the muscles tighten up as some sort of punishment for sitting on your ass all day playing a game instead of doing something good for your body. This is a pain I enjoy, because if I have it that means I've been spending my time playing something truly special.</p>
<p>For the past few nights I've been enduring the pain because I just can't put down <em>Project X Zone 2.</em></p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-in-progress-project-x-zone-2-340907.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=329427Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterVoice actress for Xenoblade Chronicles X's Lin talks outfit changes, how she got the part 2015-12-25T14:00:00Z2015-12-25T14:00:00Z<p><iframe width="853" height="400" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XKEO0ED8iA4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Cassandra Lee Morris played Lin in <em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-xenoblade-chronicles-x-322015.phtml">Xenoblade Chronicles X</a></em>, and she had the chance to post a video log of sorts that explained how she got the role, and speaks a bit about the controversy surrounding the changes to her outfits in the western version. It's neat learning a bit more about the voice behind the character, and I really like Lin in particular.</p>
<p>Speaking of<em> Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>, I'm still playing and enjoying it quite a bit -- the world is deceptively massive. If any of you got this for Christmas today, expect to carve out some time for it!</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=325841Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterHere's a quick way to make the Xenoblade DRM-filled USB stick useful2015-12-11T11:30:00Z2015-12-11T11:30:00Z<p>If you bought the collector's edition of<em>&nbsp;Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>, you probably noticed the USB stick that comes housed with 10 songs from the game. Evidently it's locked though, so to really make it useful it'll require some tinkering.</p>
<p>The folks over at Nintendo Life have compiled a small guide by way of a reader, that basically amounts to opening up the stick with a knife and replacing the parts. To be clear, most people will want to just leave it alone, but if you really dig the design of the stick and have a little bit of mechanical know-how, you can fix things up rather quickly.</p>
<p>I'm tempted to do the LED mod for my other random USB sticks! My personal favorite is a stick with the floating head of&nbsp;<em>Lollipop&nbsp;Chainsaw</em>'s&nbsp;Nick Carlyle embedded in it.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/12/guide_heres_how_to_make_that_xenoblade_chronicles_x_usb_drive_more_useful">Guide: Here's How To Make That Xenoblade Chronicles X USB Drive More Useful</a> [Nintendo Life]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=322192Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterVery Quick Tips: Xenoblade Chronicles X2015-12-04T08:00:00Z2015-12-04T08:00:00Z<p><em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-xenoblade-chronicles-x-322015.phtml" target="_blank">Xenoblade Chronicles X</a></em>&nbsp;is one of the most intricate JRPGs I've played in quite some time. I even ended up taking notes on a real notepad for it on a few occasions!</p>
<p>Here are some tips to help kickstart your adventure.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/very-quick-tips-xenoblade-chronicles-x-322192.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=323331Myles Coxhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Myles+CoxVideo Review: Xenoblade Chronicles X2015-11-30T11:00:00Z2015-11-30T11:00:00Z<p><iframe width="700" height="400" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kDURTlzzhV4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em> is certainly one of those games that you probably have to see to believe, rather than simply just taking some stranger's word for it. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-xenoblade-chronicles-x-322015.phtml">The written review</a> just doesn't do it enough justice in my humble opinion -- we need more than just the text, we need visuals, audio, smell... uh, forget the latter.</p>
<p>With this in mind, I've taken the liberty to make a nice pretty little video version of Chris' review so you can show every one of your friends and family the next time you're all stuck in the basement of your shitty uncle's shittier house for five days after your apartment's power goes out.&nbsp;</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=322015Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterReview: Xenoblade Chronicles X2015-11-30T09:00:00Z2015-11-30T09:00:00Z<p>When&nbsp;<em>Xenoblade Chronicles</em> was announced for localization on the Wii, my heart skipped a beat. While there are plenty of JRPGs to go around, the more the merrier, and I wouldn't pass up the chance to experience another Monolith Soft game.</p>
<p>I didn't quite have the same reaction to <em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>&nbsp;at first, but it really grew on me over time.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-xenoblade-chronicles-x-322015.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=323031Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterYou'll want to watch this Xenoblade Chronicles X map guide video2015-11-28T09:15:00Z2015-11-28T09:15:00Z<p>If you're hyped up for&nbsp;<em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-x-is-sprawling-and-unforgiving-and-i-love-that-320860.phtml" target="_blank">Xenoblade Chronicles X</a></em>, you'll probably want to take the time to watch this nine minute video regarding the game's map system. It's pretty complicated, and <em>X</em>&nbsp;doesn't actually explain everything in detail unless you figure it out for yourself, and read the actual <em>manual</em>.</p>
<p>Remember when you had to do that? Glorious. I've even had to take notes in a real <em>notepad</em>&nbsp;reviewing this. Expect a full review on Monday morning.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/you-ll-want-to-watch-this-xenoblade-chronicles-x-map-guide-video-323031.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=320860Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterXenoblade Chronicles X is sprawling and unforgiving, and I love that2015-11-14T12:00:00Z2015-11-14T12:00:00Z<p>I've played MMOs with smaller zones than <em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>.</p>
<p>The scale here is absolutely breathtaking, and a mite surreal once you realize that you're playing on the Wii U, where the development team couldn't even <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/you-ll-want-to-install-the-xenoblade-chronicles-x-data-packs-before-launch-320691.phtml">optimize the game on a single disc</a>. Here's a few thoughts after spending a ton of time with the experience.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-x-is-sprawling-and-unforgiving-and-i-love-that-320860.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=320781Jed Whitakerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jed+WhitakerNintendo removes boob size customization from Xenoblade Chronicles X localizations2015-11-13T18:15:00Z2015-11-13T18:15:00Z<p><iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bA7uW-Efy3k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>The lovely people at GameXplain report that not only have the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-x-localizations-to-have-less-skimpy-outfits-318303.phtml">swimsuits for the teenage character Lin been changed</a> during the localization of <em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>, but a breast-size customization slider has also been removed.</p>
<p>According to the YouTube group, the rest of game remains largely unchanged gameplay-wise, and I'd say that is what is important.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=320691Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterYou'll want to install the Xenoblade Chronicles X data packs before launch2015-11-13T12:30:00Z2015-11-13T12:30:00Z<p>Yesterday during its Nintendo Direct event, the publisher let loose upon the world four loading packs for <em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>, which isn't even set to launch until early December. So what's the deal? Basically, you can install these four optional data packs to make the game look better, and run faster. Having played <em>Chronicles</em>&nbsp;with and without the packs, I'd say the difference is noticeable. Note though that the game isn't exactly unplayable without them, as these downloads merely bring them up to more current standards.</p>
<p>So why are there packs at all? Well,&nbsp;Monolith Soft allegedly packed the disc so tight, that it couldn't fit everything -- hence these optimizations. It's an offputting strategy for those of you who have smaller HHDs, since all told they will take up 10GB of space on their own, eliminating part of the convenience of having the disc in the first place -- if you want the game to run at its full potential. If you're buying it digitally, the packs are built in. I suggest installing them now regardless of your choice of media, as they took hours to download on my end. Also, the "core" pack is not optional, and must be installed for the other three to function. Get a full look at the descriptions below, and locate them directly on the eShop under "downloadable content" for <i>Chronicles</i>.</p>
<p>As for the game itself, I am enjoying it early on, even without the option <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/skells-ain-t-no-joke-in-xenoblade-chronicles-x-319915.phtml">to pilot Skells</a> yet. Expect our full review on November 30.</p> <p>
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<p>I've heard mixed things out of Japan regarding&nbsp;<em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>, but like every other release, I'm excited to experience it for myself next month. Nintendo has been consistently trying to hype people up with a series of videos throughout the past year, and this one deals with the Skells, the <em>Xenosaga</em>-esque mechs.</p>
<p>It gets technical enough, dealing with light, medium, and heavy types, vehicular transformation modules, and the intricacies of flight.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=318688Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenXenoblade Chronicles X's Best Buy pre-order bonus is...pizza?2015-11-02T17:30:00Z2015-11-02T17:30:00Z<p>Move over <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/where-to-buy-fallout-4-the-cheapest-with-the-best-extras-316998.phtml"><em>Fallout 4</em> socks</a>, Best Buy has topped itself in mere weeks.</p>
<p>If you pre-order upcoming Wii U exclusive <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-x-gets-a-special-edition-with-a-usb-stick-308379.phtml"><em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em></a> at Best Buy, it comes with "$10 ePizza Cash Presell Gift." What?</p>
<p>Well, it's a bit more confusing than getting a pizza should be. You have to pre-order at least a day ahead of its December 4 launch and the pizza cash is limited to the regular version of the game, so no <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-x-gets-a-special-edition-with-a-usb-stick-308379.phtml">collector's version</a> and pizza. When you complete your purchase, you'll get a code that you can <a target="_blank" href="https://www.xcxpizzacash.com/redeem/">enter here</a>; it currently just says, "Come back December 4 to get your $10 Pizza Cash." The code is redeemable <span class="stepstxt2">through 1/14/16 and the subsequent voucher is valid <span class="stepstxt2">through 1/31/16.</span></span></p>
<p>You'll have to print out your $10 coupon and "redeem at any participating pizza restaurant in the U.S. that accepts MasterCard." Always a catch.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=318303Jed Whitakerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jed+WhitakerXenoblade Chronicles X localizations to have less skimpy outfits2015-10-30T17:30:00Z2015-10-30T17:30:00Z<p>Nintendo is starting a trend with costume changes during localizations, this time in the upcoming&nbsp;<em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>. Outfits for the character Lin, who is&nbsp;<strong>13 years old</strong>, have been changed to be less revealing.&nbsp;</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-x-localizations-to-have-less-skimpy-outfits-318303.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=311555Kyle MacGregor Burlesonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregor+BurlesonNintendo characters join Project X Zone 2 cast2015-09-19T07:30:00Z2015-09-19T07:30:00Z<p><em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-project-x-zone-257661.phtml" target="_blank">Project X Zone</a></em> was a nice bit of fan service, and the sequel seems to be taking things up a notch.</p>
<p>In addition to featuring a procession of familiar faces from the vaults of Sega, Capcom, and Bandai Namco, <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/project-x-zone-2-is-more-of-the-same-with-new-faces-310994.phtml" target="_blank">Project X Zone 2</a></em> will feature Nintendo characters for the first time &nbsp;in the nascent series.</p>
<p>Bandai Namco has revealed Chrom and Lucina from&nbsp;<em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-fire-emblem-awakening-242449.phtml">Fire Emblem: Awakening</a>&nbsp;</em>will both be making an appearance in the game, as will <em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-3d-is-a-bare-bones-port-of-a-fantastic-game-289388.phtml">Xenoblade Chronicles</a></em>' Fiora,&nbsp;who&nbsp;is paired up wtih&nbsp;KOS-MOS from developer <em>Project X Zone</em> Monolith Soft and publisher Nacmo's own <em>Xenosaga</em> series.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-characters-join-project-x-zone-2-cast-311555.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=308379Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenXenoblade Chronicles X gets a special edition with a USB stick2015-08-29T18:45:00Z2015-08-29T18:45:00Z<p><em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em> is getting a collector's edition along with its <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-x-releasing-on-december-4-294151.phtml" target="_blank">December 4 release</a> in North America (it launched in Japan earlier this year).&nbsp;</p>
<p>The $90 version includes the game, a 100 page art book, a tiny illustration, and a cute little USB with 10 songs loaded onto it. For all the annoyances of digital media tied to certain stores, I have to admit I kind of don't want music CDs anymore, so I'm cool with that move because I'd just be ripping tracks off the CD anyhow.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=294151Darren Nakamurahttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Darren+NakamuraXenoblade Chronicles X releasing on December 42015-06-16T11:39:00Z2015-06-16T11:39:00Z<p><iframe width="700" height="394" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m_h80NRMm9A?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Nintendo has been pushing <em><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-x-combat-explored-in-30-minute-livestream-288729.phtml">Xenoblade Chronicles X</a></em> pretty hard with <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-x-lets-up-to-32-players-cooperate-290279.phtml">Japanese live streams</a>&nbsp;earlier this year. Now it's getting close to time for Western audiences to start getting hyped. The short trailer shown during Nintendo's &nbsp;E3 event today said "it's time to suit up," though it isn't <em>quite</em> time yet. <em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em> is set to release on December 4.</p>
<p>So in just about six months -- just before Christmas -- we'll be able to get our hands on the open-world mech role-playing game. Now seems like a good time to start being good; gotta stay off Santa's naughty list.</p>
<p>On a related note, my birthday is just four days after this release. Hint, hint.</p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=291014Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterSo how about that May 1 Shulk amiibo restock2015-04-27T11:00:00Z2015-04-27T11:00:00Z<p>The mad rush of amiibo ordering really started at the tail end of Wave 2, once consumers realized that the rare trend (Pit, Little Mac) was not going to stop. After the Trinity in Wave 1 people were on already edge, but the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/here-are-all-the-amiibo-waves-we-know-about-284136.phtml" target="_blank">multiple exclusive figures in Wave 3</a> really set people off their rockers. The craze was real, and <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/the-shulk-amiibo-will-be-at-gamestop-tomorrow-i-hope-you-pre-ordered-it-287500.phtml" target="_blank">Shulk was one of those figures</a> that you just couldn't find at launch.</p>
<p>Thankfully GameStop conceded with an extra round of pre-orders the day of Shulk's launch, set for a May 1 release date. That was back in February, and the date is rapidly approaching this Friday. After being reminded by a friend I checked my order status, only to find out that it wasn't canceled, or preparing for shipment.</p>
<p>We've reached out to GameStop to find out if all shipments are still on on track, and will update you if we learn more. For now, check your order.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=290952Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreWhoa there Xenoblade Chronicles X alien, put on some pants!2015-04-24T13:35:00Z2015-04-24T13:35:00Z<p>There's a special Nintendo Direct <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/watch-today-s-nintendo-direct-here-it-starts-in-five-minutes--290950.phtml" target="_blank">going on right now</a> for <em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>.</p>
<p>As someone who has paid little attention thus far, I have no idea what's happening despite the Direct's best attempts at setting the stage and lore before diving into actual gameplay. So, naturally, I got excited when this little alien showed up. Darren made a pube joke and now I can't unsee it. We even had a back and forth to figure out who captured the better image -- his had a nasty watermark, but mine "[didn't] prominently display the pubes." So we had to go back into the footage and grab another screencap. The things we do for love.</p>
<p>If you're only now tuning in, members of Nintendo's product development division Treehouse are demoing <em>X</em> and it looks so cool even to my untrained eyes. A huge open world full of huge alien monsters and real-time combat and pilotable mechs? Say no more.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=290950Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiWatch today's Nintendo Direct here2015-04-24T12:55:00Z2015-04-24T12:55:00Z<p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YSgf283mmd4?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Nintendo's hosting another Direct today, and this one's focusing entirely on <em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>. It starts real soon, so grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the show.</p>
<p>In the event that you don't catch it, we'll post all the noteworthy news to the front page. That way, you can just relax and read at your leisure. Stress free. Maybe drink some lemonade, too. Yeah, we recommend that unless you're allergic to lemons or Shelbyville stole your tree.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=290880Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterNintendo is having a Xenoblade Chronicles X Direct tomorrow2015-04-23T08:43:00Z2015-04-23T08:43:00Z<p><em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em> is nearly out in Japan with just a week from launch, and Nintendo is using that opportunity to give us some more info on the game tomorrow. A Treehouse: Live presentation has been scheduled <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/12-18-2013/#/video-ndirect">for 2PM EST tomorrow</a>, and it's going to be centered around <em>Xenoblade</em>. Maybe we'll get a release date, and some more concrete info on the game's length?</p>
<p>Based on Japanese reports it seems like <em>X</em> may be even longer than its predecessor, clocking in at 100 hours for the story and 200 for every sidequest.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=290794Jed Whitakerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jed+WhitakerFurries, mechs, and an octopus lady in Xenoblade Chronicles X 2015-04-22T09:00:00Z2015-04-22T09:00:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/boBSQXVo5lU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>A fresh new trailer for <em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>&nbsp;can be seen above that looks more like <em>Gundam</em> and <em>Metal Gear Solid </em>to me than a JRPG. I couldn't quite decipher what is going on in the above trailer, but I'm just happy that there is a very lazy cat in it. The octopus-for-a-head lady looks pretty cool, and I'm assuming she is evil as all <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3ObB3tEKQE">octopus women seem to be</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Is it just me or does this trailer look like a completely different game when compared to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvpNXhzscjQ">the exploration trailer</a> that released some time ago? I suppose we will find out if the game is worth the hype when it releases in Japan a week from today. <em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em> is scheduled for release exclusively on Wii U sometime in 2015 for America and Europe.&nbsp;</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=290279Darren Nakamurahttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Darren+NakamuraXenoblade Chronicles X lets up to 32 players cooperate2015-04-10T09:00:00Z2015-04-10T09:00:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kQ39fImCKz8?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>There was a Japanese Nintendo Direct this morning focused on <em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>. Thanks to some <a href="https://twitter.com/Cheesemeister3k/status/586513825978953729" target="_blank">helpful translation</a>, we know a few more details about the Dolls and mechs and cooperative play.</p>
<p>One cool-sounding note is that players can "<span>cooperate and gain experience together. Form squads of 32 members to share free text Blade reports and explore efficiently." From the video, it looks like players only fight in smaller groups of four, but gain experience as part of the larger group. Neat?</span></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/Cheesemeister3k/status/586519946101784576">Cheesemeister</a>&nbsp;(<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/Cheesemeister3k/status/586520527080009728">2</a>)&nbsp;[Twitter]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=289676Jed Whitakerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jed+WhitakerCalm down: Nintendo still has a lot in store for Wii U2015-03-30T17:30:00Z2015-03-30T17:30:00Z<p>After the recent announcement that <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/darn-sounds-like-zelda-wii-u-won-t-be-out-this-year-289654.phtml"><em>Zelda</em> for Wii U wouldn't be releasing in 2015</a>, people all around the Internet have been losing their collective minds screaming that the Wii U is dead when really, it is anything but.</p>
<p>So join me as I refresh your memory and get you back on the Nintendo hype train for 2015.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/calm-down-nintendo-still-has-a-lot-in-store-for-wii-u-289676.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=289388Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterXenoblade Chronicles 3D is a bare-bones port of a fantastic game2015-03-25T09:40:00Z2015-03-25T09:40:00Z<p><em>Xenoblade Chronicles</em> pretty much blew me away back in 2012. Fans had been clamoring for a localization for over two years, and due to an add partnership between Nintendo and GameStop, we got one. It was a rather limited release however and GameStop constantly jacked up the price over time, leading to a large number of fans who never got to experience it.</p>
<p>Hell, even today the Wii version goes from anywhere to $60 used to $100 new. That all changes in April with <em>Xenoblade Chronicles 3DS</em>, a $40 portable edition that will completely do away with the rarity of the experience.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-3d-is-a-bare-bones-port-of-a-fantastic-game-289388.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=289361Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterWant to know exactly how Xenoblade Chronicles 3D's amiibo and StreetPass mechanics work?2015-03-21T11:30:00Z2015-03-21T11:30:00Z<p>As some of you may know, <em>Xenoblade Chronicles 3D</em>&nbsp;will ship with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-3d-lands-in-america-april-10-287311.phtml">amiibo support</a>. It's not all that complicated -- you touch Shulk to your New 3DS and you earn tokens that you can spend on in-game models or music tracks.</p>
<p>A lot of people have asked for a rundown of what exactly that entails, and since I have access to the game I figured I'd shed some light on the feature.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/want-to-know-exactly-how-xenoblade-chronicles-3d-s-amiibo-and-streetpass-mechanics-work--289361.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=288729Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+VincentXenoblade Chronicles X combat explored in 30-minute livestream2015-03-07T12:30:00Z2015-03-07T12:30:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pq-H_xEc8c0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Nintendo of Japan recently streamed a live <em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em> presentation, detailing the game's intricate combat system for eager viewers around the globe. The 30-minute video is available for viewing in full, and it goes to great lengths to disseminate how you'll be interacting with enemies and things of that ilk within Monolith Soft's upcoming Wii U open-world action RPG.</p>
<p>Some important takeaways from the video for those who don't want to sit through a half-hour of gameplay includes the "Soul Voice" feature, the Overclocking Gear, and the intricate equipment and leveling systems. The Soul Voice element relies heavily on communication between you and your party. Your allies will suggest which Art technique to use, and using it can help trigger special effects like buffs and healing magic for the entire party. The Overclocking Gear is important for shortening recast time to get in extra Art performance, and there are several important rules and regulations in place regarding equipment. Check out <a href="https://gematsu.com/2015/03/xenoblade-chronicles-x-combat-detailed-30-minute-presentation" target="_blank">Gematsu's write-up here</a> for additional information if you don't want to watch the video.</p>
<p>So, yeah! <em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>, guys. I'm in.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://gematsu.com/2015/03/xenoblade-chronicles-x-combat-detailed-30-minute-presentation">Xenoblade Chronicles X combat detailed in 30-minute presentation</a>&nbsp;[Gematsu]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=288488Jason Faulknerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jason+FaulknerNew Xenoblade Chronicles 3D trailer released titled 'Heir to the Monado'2015-03-03T07:00:00Z2015-03-03T07:00:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/y8szFVmSVE0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Nintendo has dropped a new trailer for next month's <em>Xenoblade Chronicles 3D</em> entitled "Heir to the Monado." It features a flashback to when Shulk acquired the mythical sword Monado as well as a few cinematics and battle scenes.</p>
<p>You can really see the improved CPU of the New Nintendo 3DS showcased here. This may be the best looking game on the handheld to date, and the action on-screen all seemed to flow smoothly. I also can't wait to see how the improved super-stable 3D looks on a game designed specifically for the new model.</p>
<p><em>Xenoblade Chronicles 3D</em> will launch April 2 in the U.K. for &pound;34.99 and the U.S. April 10 for $39.99.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://gematsu.com/2015/03/xenoblade-chronicles-3d-heir-monado-trailer">Xenoblade Chronicles 3D &lsquo;Heir to the Monado&rsquo; trailer</a> [Gematsu]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=288251Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenXenoblade Chronicles X shows off dynamic weather, day-night cycle2015-02-26T10:30:00Z2015-02-26T10:30:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FatqK70ONd8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Day and night cycles aren't new, but it's a pretty one at least. Actually, thinking on it, more RPGs (particularly Japanese RPGs) could benefit from a day and night cycle just for the perceived visual variation on the hours and hours spent traversing and grinding. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-x-s-character-creator-is-glorious-287567.phtml"><em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em></a> is continuing the trend with time of day affecting monster availability in the field.</p>
<p>You'll be able to adjust time of day at rest stops by immediately sleeping some hours away.</p>
<p>Planet Mira also has dynamic weather, from your typical clear sky, clouds, rain, and storms to even grander weather happenings like heat waves and sandstorms. These aren't just cosmetic -- they'll affect battle as well.</p>
<p>Oh, and that dive, brief pause, and sudden surfacing with a bat out of hell swim stroke. Good stuff.</p>
<p><span class="watch-title "><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FatqK70ONd8">&#12304;XenobladeX&#12305;&#26178;&#38291;&#12392;&#22825;&#20505;</a> [Nintendo via <a target="_blank" href="https://gematsu.com/2015/02/xenoblade-chronicles-x-footage-previews-different-times-weather">Gematsu</a>]</span></p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=287875Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterAre you feeling these New 3DS Xenoblade Face Plates?2015-02-19T10:30:00Z2015-02-19T10:30:00Z<p>Since Americans are a confused people and can't understand the difference between XL and "not XL," Nintendo opted to not release the latter in the US. Many fans are upset because they don't get to take advantage of the wide range of Face Plates that come with the smaller model, and after seeing this Xenoblade Chronicles plate, I can see why.</p>
<p>Nintendo recently debuted this badass Monado themed red plate on its site, which will launch near the release of the game in April for 2,000 Yen.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/cafj/kisekae/index.html">New 3DS</a> [Nintendo]</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/are-you-feeling-these-new-3ds-xenoblade-face-plates--287875.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=287593Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiShulk amiibo pre-orders are open for a second wave at GameStop2015-02-12T16:22:00Z2015-02-12T16:22:00Z<p>The Shulk amiibo, a highly sought-after GameStop exclusive, might not be quite as rare as originally thought. This afternoon, GameStop opened a second wave of pre-orders for the <em>Xenoblade</em>&nbsp;character. It's expected to ship on May 1.</p>
<p>The only downside is that ordering online doesn't appear to be a viable option. (It pops up randomly for one or two minutes at a time before being sold out again.) What's required is going into a GameStop store and placing an order to be shipped to you. Employees are instructed not to take orders over the phone because it'd require relaying payment information without proof of identification.</p>
<p>I recommend calling ahead to make sure that the employee working can confirm this method, and that there are still pre-orders to sell. The first store I called told me they weren't available (even though it was wrong); the second one told me to come over. Twenty minutes later, I exchanged money for promise of a Shulk in early May.</p>
<p>Anyone that missed out on this rare amiibo the first time around would be wise to pick it up now. Considering the rumors that GameStop may either sell these "used" in the future at a premium, or reserve stock to package with the New 3DS <em>Xenoblade Chronicles</em>, snagging it for the suggested retail price looks like a steal.</p>
<p>[<strong>Update:</strong>&nbsp;If you're lucky, <a target="_blank" href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=jAJz07x4b3o&amp;subid=&amp;offerid=271758.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=7050&amp;RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamestop.com%2Faccessories%2Fshulk-amiibo-figure-gamestop-exclusive%2F120320">this link</a> might work for online ordering.]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=287567Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterXenoblade Chronicles X's character creator is glorious2015-02-12T12:00:00Z2015-02-12T12:00:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1WxvPIzZ5ok" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>If you're a fan of character creation mechanics, <em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>&nbsp;has you covered. This newest video direct from Nintendo will give you an idea of what you can craft, and I'm satisfied.</p>
<p>You can make the hottest kid on the block or craft the oldest scariest looking man ever. It's pretty open-ended and I'm digging the art style. It's also great that you can choose between male and female avatars right off the bat.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=287366Robert Summahttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Robert+SummaJapanese Xenoblade Chronicles X cover is pretty badass2015-02-07T17:30:00Z2015-02-07T17:30:00Z<p>If video game box covers hype you up, then this newly released Japanese cover for <em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em> found on&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E4%BB%BB%E5%A4%A9%E5%A0%82-XenobladeX-%E3%82%BC%E3%83%8E%E3%83%96%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B9/dp/B00S66U3HU/">Amazon Japan</a>&nbsp;certainly has the potential to get you mega excited.</p>
<p>Whether or not we will see this bad boy in North America or elsewhere remains to be seen, but surely they think the rest of us are worthy of such a cover, right?</p>
<p>Who do we have to beg around here to make it happen?</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/japanese-xenoblade-chronicles-x-cover-is-pretty-badass-287366.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=287292Jason Faulknerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jason+FaulknerNintendo reveals Xenoblade Chronicles X multiplayer details and more2015-02-06T12:45:00Z2015-02-06T12:45:00Z<p>I'll be the first one to admit how confused I am as to the connection between <em>Xenogears</em>, the <em>Xenosaga</em>&nbsp;series, and <em>Xenoblade Chronicles</em>&nbsp;other than director Tetsuya Takahashi. Especially given that <em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>&nbsp;is a "spiritual sequel" to the first game in the series.</p>
<p>Thinking about <em>Xenogears</em>&nbsp;alone is enough to make my head spin, especially after reading <em>Perfect Works</em>.&nbsp;But hey, they're great games, so I guess it doesn't matter!</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-reveals-xenoblade-chronicles-x-multiplayer-details-and-more-287292.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=286190Kyle MacGregor Burlesonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregor+BurlesonXenoblade Chronicles 3D roams to New 3DS in April2015-01-14T08:43:00Z2015-01-14T08:43:00Z<p><em>Xenoblade Chronicles 3D</em> is coming to New Nintendo 3DS XL in April, Nintendo announced today. The RPG is exclusive to the New 3DS platform, which arrives in North America this February.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=280364Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterXenoblade Chronicles confirmed for New 3DS2014-08-29T06:32:00Z2014-08-29T06:32:00Z<p>So <em>that's</em>&nbsp;why <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/shulk-from-xenoblade-chronicles-officially-unveiled-for-smash-bros--280361.phtml" target="_blank">Shulk</a> is in <em>Super Smash Bros.</em></p>
<p>After showing off <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/the-new-nintendo-3ds-is-a-new-3ds-from-nintendo-280363.phtml" target="_blank">the "New 3DS" model</a>&nbsp;during their Japanese Direct,&nbsp;Nintendo cut right into some footage of <em>Xenoblade Chronicles</em>&nbsp;on the 3DS. Very little is actually known at this point, but it is confirmed that it will be a port of some sort, and it's coming to Japan next year -- I'm sure a localization is in order eventually.</p>
<p><strong>Here's the bad news.</strong> Based on what Iwata stated in the Direct, this port, and a few other future games will only be playable on the New 3DS due to its upgraded power. Fragmentation!</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=280273Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+VincentXenoblade Chronicles X has a massive in-game world2014-08-27T14:30:00Z2014-08-27T14:30:00Z<p>The latest issue of <em>Edge</em> states that map in <em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/products_detail.phtml?p=Xenoblade+Chronicles+X&amp;category=&amp;c=news">Xenoblade Chronicles X</a></em> is going to significantly dwarf the world of the original <em>Xenoblade Chronicles</em>. Think five times bigger, in fact.</p>
<p>Director Tetsuya Takahashi elaborates in the latest issue of <em>Edge</em>: "Vehicles are called Dolls. They are 5 times larger than a person. So to get the same feel as <em>Xenoblade Chronicles</em>, the map would need to be 5 times bigger. The game world in <em>X</em> is in fact even bigger than that."</p>
<p>Just think about that for a moment. That's absolutely massive. If you were looking for another reason to get excited about the upcoming Wii U action RPG, here you go. You're welcome.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=882572" target="_blank"> From the newest Edge: map in X more than 5 times bigger than in Xenoblade on Wii</a> [NeoGAF]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=276518Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+VincentGet your Xenoblade Chronicles X fix with this playthrough from Nintendo2014-06-12T18:30:00Z2014-06-12T18:30:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="340" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/qKKiODpn6Fg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Can't get enough <em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-x-coming-to-wii-u-in-2015-276348.phtml">Xenoblade Chronicles X</a></em>? Nintendo has you covered with a 45-minute stream of the presentation of the upcoming RPG from Nintendo's Treehouse presentation.</p>
<p>Be forewarned though, folks, this is drool-worthy territory. If you're looking for your next Wii U fix, you might want to keep your eye on this one, especially if you enjoyed the Wii's<em> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-xenoblade-chronicles-225166.phtml">Xenoblade Chronicles</a>. </em>It is looking absolutely <em>rad</em>.</p>
<p><em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em> will launch sometime in 2015.</p>
<p><span class="watch-title long-title yt-uix-expander-head"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKKiODpn6Fg&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Nintendo Treehouse: Live @ E3 2014 -- Day 1: Xenoblade Chronicles X</a> [YouTube]</span></p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=276348Kyle MacGregor Burlesonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregor+BurlesonXenoblade Chronicles X coming to Wii U in 20152014-06-10T11:37:00Z2014-06-10T11:37:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="349" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Hg2PTVi7fl8?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Epic space battles. Huge mecha. And a gorgeous <em>Xenosaga</em>-style art direction.&nbsp;Monolith Soft's new game is called&nbsp;<em>Xenoblade Chronicles X</em>&nbsp;and it looks absolutely stellar. Do want.</p>
<p>Hiroyuki Sawano, composer on numerous anime series like <em>Attack on Titan</em>, is handling the music on the upcoming Wii U project, which should be launching sometime in 2015.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade-chronicles-x-coming-to-wii-u-in-2015-276348.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=263820Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenGameStop to sell Xenoblade, Metroid Prime Trilogy for $402013-10-18T17:15:00Z2013-10-18T17:15:00Z<p>Just a couple months ago, GameStop was selling copies of <em>Xenoblade</em> for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/gamestop-taking-heat-amid-xenoblade-controversy-259964.phtml">upwards of $90</a>. The retailer has exclusive rights to the title, you'll remember. This monopoly and price hike raised a number of issues, especially when it was reported that the store has a surplus of the game and was still hiking up the price.</p>
<p>Just in time for the holiday season, it appears Gamestop no longer wants to Scrooge you.</p>
<p>An ad leaked by <a target="_blank" href="https://bfads.net/">BFads.net</a>, picked up by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.siliconera.com/2013/10/18/xenoblade-metroid-prime-trilogy-coming-gamestop-40-ad-suggests/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=twitter&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+siliconera%2FMkOc+%28Siliconera%29">Siliconera</a>, has <em>Xenoblade</em> and the equally scarce <em>Metroid Prime Trilogy</em> listed at $40. At that price, I might just have to pick both of them up. How about you?</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.siliconera.com/2013/10/18/xenoblade-metroid-prime-trilogy-coming-gamestop-40-ad-suggests/">Xenoblade And Metroid Prime Trilogy Coming To GameStop For $40, Ad Suggests</a> [Siliconera]</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/gamestop-to-sell-xenoblade-metroid-prime-trilogy-for-40-263820.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=259964Tim Sheehyhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Tim+SheehyGameStop taking heat amid Xenoblade controversy2013-08-13T19:00:00Z2013-08-13T19:00:00Z<p>Over the past few days, GameStop has found itself in the midst of a controversy surrounding the used sales of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-xenoblade-chronicles-225166.phtml"><em>Xenoblade Chronicles</em></a>, a fan-favorite and a game which the retailer had negotiated an exclusive contract to distribute in North America. That contract, in addition to its limited printing, made <em>Xenoblade</em> a scarce commodity allowing the retailer to price its used copies for ~$90 accordingly. However, following a recent surge of used stock, GameStop's pricing has been called into question, and that's not all.</p>
<p>Upon inspection, consumers have <a target="_blank" href="https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=648963">reported</a> that the used copies recently stocked by the retailer appear to be brand new, with some Internet Matlocks noting a slight alteration to the inner case which seems to indicate a second printing. This has led to many accusations and conspiracy theories being leveled at the company, with some even going so far as to claim that GameStop reprinted the game itself -- highly unlikely, to say the least. For those of you who may be familiar with the inner-workings GameStop's retail practices, a more-likely scenario presents itself, and while it may be somewhat-less-damning, will still leave a few questions unanswered.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/gamestop-taking-heat-amid-xenoblade-controversy-259964.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=252440Tony Poncehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Tony+PonceSMT X Fire Emblem, Monolith Soft's X reconfirmed for West2013-04-25T13:15:00Z2013-04-25T13:15:00Z<p style="text-align: center;"><sub>[<a target="_blank" href="https://www.awkwardzombie.com/index.php?page=0&amp;comic=042213"><em>Awkward Zombie</em></a> by Katie Tiedrich]</sub></p>
<p>Two of the more mind-blowing Wii U announcements in the past few months have been <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/shin-megami-tensei-x-fire-emblem-holy-shshhshshshsh-242979.phtml"><em>Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem</em></a> and Monolith Soft's "<a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/xeno-something-is-coming-for-wii-u-and-i-want-it-242983.phtml">X</a>," the spiritual successor to <em>Xenoblade</em>. For the software-starved console, these two titles were like manna from heaven. And since these were shown off during the English-language Nintendo Direct, many assumed that they were slated for English-speaking regions. Still, extra confirmation would be nice.</p>
<p>In <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2013/130425e.pdf">Nintendo's FY13 financial briefing supplemental</a>, the company lists the games as slated for both US and Europe, albeit with no set release date. But this is Nintendo we're talking about, whose localization plans are as fickle as a spring breeze. Remember how <em>Xenoblade </em>kept appearing on planned Western software lists under the title <em>Monado: Beginning of the World</em>, but it was only after repeated nagging and prodding that it was finally released? And what of other games that quietly vanish into the ether<em></em>?</p>
<p>On the flip side, Nintendo has been making laudable strides lately, like assuming Western publishing duties for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/yes-yes-yes-yes-bravely-default-coming-to-us-and-uk-251863.phtml"><em>Bravely Default</em></a> and getting <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/earthbound-is-coming-to-north-america-and-europe--251872.phtml"><em>EarthBound</em> on Virtual Console</a>. It's not like it can afford to be all that picky these days regarding localized content, anyway. I think this is a lock.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2013/130425e.pdf">Supplementary Information about Earnings Release</a> [Nintendo via <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/Cheesemeister3k/status/327228327989477376">@Cheesemeister3k</a>]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=242983Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthXeno-something is coming for Wii U and I want it2013-01-23T08:42:00Z2013-01-23T08:42:00Z<p><iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6GxUMMGyZcM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Nintendo and Monolithsoft are working on something for Wii U, and I want whatever it is. The team behind <em>Xenoblade Chronicles</em> have something beautiful lined up, but all we got this morning from this morning's Wii U Direct broadcast were a few short snippets of gameplay. Whatever it is looks big and open, and it features parties of three going at big beasts, not unlike&nbsp;<em>Monster Hunter</em>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>When dude hopped into a mech at the edge of a cliff and flew off into the sunset I felt a rush of goosebumps come over me, starting from my knees and ending up at the very top of my head. And then they fought in these mechs! <em>Oh My GOD!</em></p>
<p>It all ended with a big painted 'X' on the screen, telling us that the Xeno series will continue on Wii U.</p>
<p>As for what we know, Kunihiko Tanako, the character designer of two of my favorite games ever, <em>Xenogears</em> and<em> Xenosaga</em>, is on board. The music from Japanese film and TV composer Hiroyuki Sawano had me all choked up. Finally, Tetsuya Takahashi, the director of <em>Xenogears, Xenosaga</em>, and <em>Xenoblade</em> is at the helm. How could this not be the best thing ever made?</p>
<p>Sorry, still freaking out here.</p> <p>
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<p><span>"The graphics. Dear god, the graphics," he wrote. "I can&rsquo;t decide whether the technical capabilities of the Wii make me want to projectile vomit or take a 12-gauge to my television, and it makes me angry enough to mail a severed unicorn head to Nintendo&rsquo;s main office because this game deserves better. </span></p>
<p><span>"It deserves better than gasping fish mouths bobbing up and down through beautifully crafted dialogue. It deserves better than jagged edged fuzzy textures comprising a breathtaking landscape set within the body of a fallen god. IT DESERVES BETTER THAN WHAT YOU&rsquo;VE FORCED THIS GAME TO BE, NINTENDO."</span></p>
<p><span>Here's the thing, though. Had the game been on Xbox 360, PS3, or the inevitable Wii U, I don't think it <em>would</em> have been better. In fact, I sometimes fear that the Wii represents the swan song of the Japanese RPG as we know it.</span></p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/why-xenoblade-chronicles-had-to-look-like-shit-226518.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=225583Bill Zoekerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Bill+ZoekerLive show: Xenoblade Chronicles on Mash Tactics2012-04-10T17:30:00Z2012-04-10T17:30:00Z<p>King Foom is back from PAX East and, with his batteries recharged, he's ready for a "New Release Showcase" today on <em>Mash Tactics</em>. The game this time is <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-xenoblade-chronicles-225166.phtml"><em>Xenoblade Chronicles</em></a> for the Wii. This highly rated JRPG almost didn't see a North American release, but just barely made it through after a large fan outcry and efforts like <a target="_blank" href="https://operationrainfall.com/">Operation Rainfall</a>. Tune in and see this miracle baby in action.</p>
<p><em>Mash Tactics</em> airs Monday through Friday at 4p.m. Pacific on <a href="https://twitch.tv/destructoid" target="_blank">Destructoid's Twitch TV channel</a>. Watch King Foom play a variety of games, each day with its own theme. With a heavy focus on community and viewer interaction, you can be as much a part of the show as anything else.</p> <p>
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